Palouse Elementary
Palouse, WA · Palouse School District · Grades PK-5
194th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
Palouse Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palouse Elementary 194th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 84th in 2025.
Palouse Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 46 students tested
Palouse Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 90 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.0% | 77.8% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.0% | 13.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 7.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Palouse Elementary
Typical home value $354K in zip 99161 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Palouse Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Garfield ElementaryGarfield School District · 7.7 mi away414th of 1,174
ELA 58% · Math 50% - 8Kamiak ElementaryPullman School District · 12.7 mi away315th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 56% - 4Jefferson ElementaryPullman School District · 13 mi away754th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 39% - 10Leonard M Jennings ElementaryColfax School District · 13.7 mi away111th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 76% - 9Sunnyside ElementaryPullman School District · 13.9 mi away121st of 1,174
ELA 72% · Math 73% - 10Franklin ElementaryPullman School District · 14.3 mi away56th of 1,174
ELA 79% · Math 80% - 7Steptoe Elementary SchoolSteptoe School District · 14.7 mi away368th of 1,174
ELA 65% · Math 47% - 9Oakesdale Elementary SchoolOakesdale School District · 16.9 mi away124th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palouse Elementary in?
Palouse Elementary is part of the Palouse School District district in Palouse, Washington.
Is Palouse Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palouse Elementary 194th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Palouse Elementary?
White 78%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 8%, American Indian 1% (90 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palouse Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99161 is $354K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.